David B. Miller is currently an associate professor at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Miller received his Ph.D. and Master of Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh in 1993 and his Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina in 1986.

Dr. Miller’s current research focus is on the health status of African American males. Specifically, he is currently investigating the awareness and knowledge of African American males regarding prostate cancer. This research agenda is establishing the foundation for his movement into the investigation of health disparities among African American males and the subsequent psychosocial effects of those disparities on poor health outcomes in African American males. Dr. Miller is also continuing to work on the development and validation of the Urban Hassles Index, which measures chronic daily hassles in urban settings among adolescents and young adults. Dr. Miller is currently the co-administrator of the African-American male research section of the Emerging Scholars Network.

Dr. Miller has worked as a social worker in a maximum-security prison and as a coordinator of a family planning project implemented to address infant mortality. He is currently evaluating the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Project for the Garfield Heights City Schools District. He has also consulted with the United States Federal Probation Office and the Erie County Office of Children and Youth Services.

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